Applications are NOW open! We do what no other local program does - bring together a diverse network of passionate leaders and immerses them in critical issues shaping our county. The dates for Cohort 31 are listed on our website. Learn more by visiting vcleadership.org/how-to-apply/

Deadline Approaching. Joi us for our 31st cohort as we do what no other local program does - bring together a diverse network of passionate leaders and immerses them in critical issues shaping our county. Learn more by visiting vcleadership.org/how-to-apply/

Check us out! Read the "Learning to Lead" article in the VC Reporter Ventura County Leadership Academy coaches those at the top in how to best serve their communities vcreporter.com/features/learn… via VC Reporter

FINAL WEEK Apply before Friday, May 16th to be a part of our 31st Cohort. Learn more by visiting vcleadership.org/how-to-apply/

More than 150 community members gathered for Trivia Night at the Museum, hosted by VCLA's Cohort XXX on April 25th. The fundraiser raised over $22,000 to support families still rebuilding after the Mountain Fire. Check out the photos from the evening at vcleadership.org/trivianight/

Thank you to the 330 community members who joined us at our awards luncheon last month and helped raise funds for our Dr. P Scholarship Fund. This sold out event set a new record of funds raised and celebrated some of the best in VC. Check out the pics at trinitywheelerphotography.pixieset.com/2025vclalunche…

Join VCLA's alumni & community partners for a #dayofservice at Food Share Ventura County in the months of June and July. We have open volunteer opportunities for you and your family to support our community. Visit cerv.is/0303g8Rw2Nb to learn more and sign up today.

Join VCLA's alumni & community partners for a #dayofservice at Food Share Ventura County in the months of June and July. We have open volunteer opportunities for you and your family to support our community. Visit cerv.is/0303g8Rw2Nb to learn more and sign up today.

Our alumni Meg Cipolla (Cohort XXIX) has been busy since her graduation from VCLA last year! She has joined the boards of The Arc of VC and Hospice of the Conejo. Meg serves as the Accounting Manager at Food Share Ventura County and is a Thanatologist and Certified Grief Counselor.

Do you know someone that has experience in website & social media management, and is looking to engage with our 815 alumni network via email, phone, and social sites? We are seeking a Project Specialist to join our team. Learn more at vcleadership.org/about/

Congratulations to Nikki Sloan (Class X), who recently started a new position at Peninsula Bay trust Company as their Chief Operating Officer. Nikki serve on two non-profit boards - Interface Children & Family Services and Pacific Coast Banking School. Nikki hikes the Muir Woods or has her nose in a book.

ONE WEEK AWAY! Join VCLA's alumni & community partners for a #dayofservice at Food Share Ventura County in the months of June and July. We have open volunteer opportunities for you and your family to support our community. Visit cerv.is/0303g8Rw2Nb to learn more and sign up today.

Congratulations to a few of our alumni who completed an educational milestones this year, including Dani Anderson (Cohort XXX), , Annette Baldwin (Cohort XXV), and Justin Karbowski (Cohort XXX).

Bring your friends and family to our volunteer opportunity at Food Share Ventura County! Join us in the morning on Saturday, July 19th for a fun day picking Valencia oranges at a beautiful Somis ranch. RVSP at cervistech.com/acts/console.p…

Join us Wednesday, August 20th at the Lewis Road mental health rehabilitation center in Camarillo, where we will hear from Nicholas Deitch, RA, with RRM Design Group. Nick will be sharing more on the MHRC being constructed. Get your ticket at vcleadership.org/llregister/

Recent VCLA grad Sonia Escobar (Cohort XXX) recently switched jobs and is now the Account Manager for Cytiva! Don't worry - Sonia and her family will still call Ventura County home, where she actively volunteers in her community.

Have a safe and happy Independence Day, from the board and staff of Ventura County Leadership Academy.

Bring your friends and family to our volunteer opportunity at Food Share Ventura County! Join us in the morning on Saturday, July 19th for a fun day picking Valencia oranges at a beautiful Somis ranch. RVSP at cervistech.com/acts/console.p…

She's still keeping busy, volunteering with VCLA & out in the community, but we're sending a big congratulations to Denise Adams (Cohort XXIX) who recently retired from The @SalvationArmy of Ventura County.

ONE WEEK AWAY! Bring your friends and family to our volunteer opportunity at Food Share Ventura County! Join us in the morning on Saturday, July 19th for a fun day picking Valencia oranges at a beautiful Somis ranch. RVSP at cervistech.com/acts/console.p…